The Book Thief (Part 3: Mein Kampf)

Max Vandenburg leaves Stuttgart because (a)  

• He wants to find a job in Molching.
• He is fleeing persecution as a Jewi
• He is seeking revenge on Hans Huber
• He is visiting his family.

How does Max know Hans Hubermann?

• Max’s father saved Hans’s life during World War I.

• They grew up together in Molching.

• Max and Hans were pen pals.

• Hans taught Max how to play the accordion.

Max carries (a)   with him on his journey to the Hubermann house.

• Mein Kampf
• The Gravedigger’s Handbook
• The Shoulder Shrug
• The Whistler

Why does Max carry Mein Kampf with him?

• He enjoys reading Nazi propaganda.

• It provides a disguise, making him appear as a supporter of the Nazi Party.

• It was a gift from his family.

• It contains hidden maps and instructions for his journey.

How does Liesel first react when Max arrives at her home?

• She is confused and uncertain about who he is.

• She is angry that a stranger is staying with them.

• She is immediately friendly and curious about him.

• She is scared and hides in her room.

What does Hans do to prepare for Max’s arrival?

• He builds a hidden compartment in the basement.

• He warns Liesel not to talk about Max to anyone.

• He stockpiles food and water for Max.

• He writes a letter to the Nazi Party as a diversion.

What causes Hans to hesitate before helping Max?

• He worries about endangering his family.

• He fears that Max might not trust him.

• He doesn’t believe he can keep Max hidden.

• He thinks Rosa might not agree with his decision.

What does Max do when he arrives at the Hubermanns’ house?

• He eats everything he can and immediately falls asleep.

• He gives Hans a letter from his mother.

• He explains his escape and apologizes for causing trouble.

• He plays the accordion as a thank-you gift.

How does Rosa react to Max’s arrival?

• She is furious and refuses to let him stay.

• She immediately begins preparing food for him.

• She is nervous but hides her feelings from Liesel.

• She wants Max to leave as soon as possible.

Max spends most of his time at the Hubermanns’ house by (a)  

• Reading and exercising in the basem
• Painting murals on the walls
• Helping Hans with his painting jobs
• Writing letters to his family